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Lucky Star is one of my favorite animes this season.  I'd give it a second chance for sure.  The first 10 minutes is a bit boring w/ the food talk, but it gets a lot better later on in the episodes.

(ID #49005) Posted on 2007/06/04 00:08

reply to Tom's comment

You should really start again Lucky Star around episode 4 or 5, it worth it!

(ID #49006) Posted on 2007/06/04 00:08

reply to Yhamm's comment

Impatience can be helpful, like the way you say it helped you career. I think the trouble comes when you just let your impatience control your decisions/actions without any sort of a direction. Then it just seems to be nothing more than the proverbial bull in a china shop

I've dropped these on the list. Lucky Star really picks up on episode 5. I think that the director change had a lot to do with. But then Lucky Star is awesome because of Kagami. But then, I might be biased.

(ID #49007) Posted on 2007/06/04 00:18

reply to Leo's comment

I agree that Lucky Star doesn't hold up to all the hype it caused, especially with the first episode.  Lucky Star has its really great parts like episode six with the Initial D reference and slight Azumanga Daioh as well.  I still watch Lucky Star hoping for that great episode everyone will want to watch, sadly it hasn't shown itself yet.  But then the rest of the episode wasn't really that good.  I don't see Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, does that mean you picked it up again?

(ID #49008) Posted on 2007/06/04 00:26

reply to syrix's comment

i dropped anime that didn't meet my standards such as boring storyline and stuff that happen too frequently in the anime (like blood coming out of a guy's nose or a group of people blasting into the sky in every episode). Sometimes i dropped watching an anime after seeing about more than 6 episodes mainly because i was expecting the next episode to be better than the previous one.

(ID #49009) Posted on 2007/06/04 01:09

reply to the1iam's comment

Well I really must say, I don't have ANY of those anime's in my "to watch" list... Except for maybe Lucky Star, but I really haven't seen much of it to make want to see the whole thing...

I try to watch some of the anime before I get and watch it.

Danny, if you are so impatient and like short series, try Kyou-no-Go-no-Ni (Today in Class 5-2) if you haven't already. It's genious if you like comedy like School Rumble and such.

Currently on my "to watch" list:
ANY Gundam (really curious about the series since I really love the Gunpla and the series' games)
Cromartie High-School
Eureka Seven

And I'm in the middle of Samurai Champloo and Witchblade.

(ID #49011) Posted on 2007/06/04 01:36

reply to Gammagreen_Zero's comment

The only anime i dropped this year is Idolm@ster Xenoglossia at episode 4. Rumor has it that is it getting better.
Like many other people, Lucky Star only picks up after episode 3. The openning to me is really addictive (つω；)

(ID #49012) Posted on 2007/06/04 01:40

reply to Kirakun's comment

El Cazador is alright, the production quality is on par with darker than black with beautiful op & ending song. The story line is not very exciting & slow but still worth a watch, could be a short series. You going to pickup the new gundam series "Gundam 00" danny? Gunota just posted some info about it, set to air Oct 07.

(ID #49013) Posted on 2007/06/04 01:43

reply to Subaruhess's comment

of all the animes that u haf on the to drop list, all except lucky star, are animes tat i did not watch at all.. 

(ID #49014) Posted on 2007/06/04 01:48

reply to Tiny Red Man's comment

Man thats alot of anime i will admit the art work looks nice on some of them. Hhmmm this has peaked my interest I guess I will check some of these out to try them out. 

(ID #49016) Posted on 2007/06/04 03:00

reply to zie's comment

Ah, some of those I'm still watching ^;

The fastest anime I dropped was iDOLM@STER Xenoglossia...half way through Ep01, playing the original game  ruined my expectations of the anime =/

(ID #49018) Posted on 2007/06/04 04:14

reply to Aya Kyunik's comment

I kinda enjoy El Cazador, the story seems interesting.

As for Lucky star, I can't say I dun like it at all,  but to me it just isn't quality anime. Though the production team does put in losta effort, like having a different ED theme each episode and even having Konata send in a postcard to Newtype.

(ID #49019) Posted on 2007/06/04 04:21

reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment

The two here which are also on my drop list:
El Cazador
Moonlight Mile

Two that are not:
Hidamari Sketch 
- it's abstract and thats why I like it 
Lucky Star
-for me, it picked up at the second episode. I guess with this, you can watch from any episode since there is no central plot. Also, my favorite character so far is Narumi Yui (the police officer) who is intruduced later on. 

Two I've watched extensively but mysteriously dropped:

Last Exile 
Serial Experiments Lain 

(ID #49020) Posted on 2007/06/04 04:23

reply to Rufus Shinra's comment

Lucky Star is one of my favorites this season, but...  I don't know exactly why.  I just find it mesmerising.  I do feel, though, that the first episode was its worst showing by far.  The director was replaced as of episode 5, and I feel (along with many others) that the presentation has been tightened severely.  

In fact, I was about to recommend giving it another shot...  until I read that you didn't care for Hidamari Sketch.  Lucky Star and Hidamari Sketch are both alike in that they are dialogue driven 4koma adaptations, and it shows.  

Unless you think several blatant and many more subtle otaku-oriented references being inserted into its dialogue would have made Hidamari Sketch entertaining, I'd say Lucky Star just isn't up your alley.  

(ID #49021) Posted on 2007/06/04 04:43

reply to Mac's comment

I've been wanting to start Lucky Star, but I feel so lazy now that I finished Black Lagoon. 

Oh yeah, watched an episode of Nodame Cantabile, must finish it this summer!

(ID #49022) Posted on 2007/06/04 04:59

reply to kintaro's comment

hei darth danny, saw your star destroyer parked over shibuya...did u get a parking ticket for that? chk it out...
http://bigstick-freshturd-hotday.blogspot.com/

(ID #49024) Posted on 2007/06/04 05:43

reply to jonhohx's comment

I dropped most of the titles on your list too lol  I still watch Hidamari for some unexplainable reason.. funny how after watching an episode I'm left wondering why Im still watch this series..  I like lucky star 'coz I have a friend who's just like konata.. and Serei for its animation 

(ID #49025) Posted on 2007/06/04 06:47

reply to Zyg's comment

I haven't seen most of those on your list, however The SKullman was on my watch list along with reideen, but i had only seen trailers, so i guess ill have to see for myself. As for lucky star, i saw ep 1 the other day, and even though, like you said, there is alot of dialogue, for some strange reason, i found it rather hilarious xD

I think right now though, the best series i have picked up this month is Darker than Black ^_^

(ID #49026) Posted on 2007/06/04 07:20

reply to Arekusu's comment

I'm currently watching Lucky Star and Bokurano. I've noticed that the general quality of anime has decreased dramatically.

One of my all-time modern favorites are Kigeki, Paprika, and Pale Cocoon. Please watch them if you haven't already.

(ID #49027) Posted on 2007/06/04 07:27

reply to tangey's comment

Definatley, like other people say, give Lucky Star a second chance. This is hilarious 90% of the time imo. Also the fact that the 4 main characters are based off of Eroge Stereotypes and one of the girls is an Otaku (and Haruhi fan) just makes it so much more enjoyable. Probably the best anime i've watched since Haruhi. But then i guess it's all about trying to fit in the time to watch all these different anime and keep up with work at the same time

(ID #49028) Posted on 2007/06/04 08:14

reply to Otaku Blue's comment

Well, apart from lucky star and rocket girls, ive not heard of any of those! Lucky star is getting 'haruhi' popular over in japan though - whats it about?? Sorry - my otaku moniker is slipping....
Im gonna start watching gurren lagann soon though - if i can get the soft subs to bloody display properly in VLC player!

(ID #49031) Posted on 2007/06/04 09:26

reply to AndyH's comment

Lucky Star was a nice choice to drop. Unlike most others, I find it to be overhyped. Although I do enjoy watching it from time to time it's not high on my priority list either.

Only reason why I watch it is because it reminds me (just a little) of Ichigo Mashimaro.

(ID #49032) Posted on 2007/06/04 09:37

reply to homeless_homo's comment

I pretty much agree with most your choices there; I'm not really a mecha fan so I didn't even bother to watch them at all ^^; 

Lucky Star and Hidamari Sketch are still on my to-watch list though; the latter is really all dialog - seeing as it's slice of life - but it's something I watch to relax to. Lucky Star, on the other hand, gets better and funnier as you go on. Particularly in episode 6 onwards. It could just be me though.

(ID #49033) Posted on 2007/06/04 10:14

reply to Zeroblade's comment

I wanted Rocket Girls to be good, but like you said it just took too long for anything to happen. 

I love Heroic age, once you get past the animation's quality the story really does make up for it.

What ever happened to Kissdumm Engage Planet? Looks like it may have been dropped by every one including the fansubbers.

(ID #49035) Posted on 2007/06/04 11:17

reply to Mr.Boy's comment

I rather enjoyed Moonlight Mile's first season and looking forward to the 2nd.  I did compare it to Planets at first, but it goes it's own direction which I have enjoyed.  But I tend to watch odd shows anyway.  I down to 3 shows myself from the season that I will finish.  Touka Gettan, Hayate no Gotoku!, and Moonlight Mile.  What's bad is the fact that the only Summer anime I'm looking forward to is School Days . . . .

(ID #49037) Posted on 2007/06/04 13:23

reply to loplop's comment

Can't say that I've dropped many anime, I'm quite sleective in what I start watching, and a lot is by reccommendation.  My time is a bit limited and I always seem to be busy so I watch most of my anime travelling to and from work.

(ID #49038) Posted on 2007/06/04 13:30

reply to Negative's comment

I'm surprised that Seirei no Moribito is on your drop list, given that I find it to be -- hands down -- the most worthwhile series this season.  The plot is an excellent mix of intrigue and adventure, the cast of characters is compelling, the artwork is top-notch, and the animation is wonderfully fluid (with some of the best action scenes I've seen in anime in quite a while).

Besides, the designers clearly put quite a bit of thought and effort into bringing their fictional world to life, little things like inventing an entirely new written language, inventing a whole new set of customs, foods, traditions, etc.  

Pick it back up.  I doubt you'll regret it.

(ID #49039) Posted on 2007/06/04 13:39

reply to shinsengumi's comment

good thing i do reaserch on the animes i wanna watch before searching for them. i'm proud to say i haven't dropped any title........ for now.

(ID #49041) Posted on 2007/06/04 14:16

reply to radical anime fan's comment

Hey Danny,

just wondering if you watched any of the manly anime such as Armoured Trooper Votoms, Space Battleship Yamato?

(ID #49042) Posted on 2007/06/04 14:20

reply to Zer0's comment

Let's see, series I've dropped for now:

Idolmaster Xenoglossia - Moe girls?  Mecha action?  How could it go wrong?  Bad subbing, that's what.  Unless another fansub group picks it up, I'm staying away.  The group currently subbing it did such a bad job with the first episode that I couldn't stand it.  Times like these make me wish I knew Japanese fluently so I could just watch without subs.

Code Geass - The death of a certain character kinda ruined the series for me, plus this long delay for the last 2 episodes has killed any interest I had left in this show.

Gurren-Lagann - I'm just putting this one on the backburner until all the episodes are out.  I want to watch it straight through with no interruptions.

Series I'm currently watching:
BLEACH, Eyeshield 21, Ikkitousen Dragon Destiny, Kotetsushin Jeeg, Naruto Shippuden, Prince of Tennis National Championship, Nodame Cantabile, Turn-A Gundam, Seirei no Moribito, Shining Tears X Wind, Claymore, Dancouga Nova, Sousei no Aquarion OVA, Mai Otome Zwei, and of course, Lucky Star.

Series I'm most looking forward to in the fall: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM OO (Double Oh).  That's right guys, we're getting a new Gundam series in October!!!

(ID #49045) Posted on 2007/06/04 16:08

reply to CyberSynaptic's comment

The only one I really dropped recently is Reideen.  I was looking forward to it, but with all the other shows I was watching at the time, Reideen just seemed boring and mediocre compared to them. 

Skullman I'm holding onto just because I am hoping there will be a total awesome fight scene with Skullman sometime this season.

(ID #49046) Posted on 2007/06/04 17:59

reply to Vincent III's comment

hahaha, lucky star definitely does not have the greatest first episode. but once u sit through that, it gets hilarious. 

(ID #49047) Posted on 2007/06/04 18:00

reply to Doc's comment

may i suggest continue watching Lucky Star Danny ^^

ever since KyoAni changed the director from eps 4, the series turned much better compared to the last 3 eps. ^^

may i suggest Edo Rocket? i've heard some good initial reviews of it ^^

so far, the only 2007 spring anime titles that i've dropped is Sola. i haven't watched El Cazador, Seirei no Moribito...actually, almost everything on your dropped anime list Danny lol XDDD

being patient and impatiet has its rewards in the end ^^

(ID #49049) Posted on 2007/06/04 18:26

reply to Henry's comment

meh, i'm still waiting school rumble 3rdsemester(gaki) and devil may cry. don't know any good anime for this year.

anime business sure been lame lately -_-U

(ID #49052) Posted on 2007/06/04 19:16

reply to hendrik's comment

any good anime to watch suggestion?
any anime from 2006- now

(ID #49053) Posted on 2007/06/04 19:18

reply to hendrik's comment

I've given the ax to a lot of anime this time around too.  Skullman, Dancouga Nova, Hayate no Gotoku and such have all fallen to the side.  A few have fallen to my secondary list too.

I ended up in a conversation yesterday about what Lucky Star character one is most like... ^^;  Well anyway, yes Danny, give Lucky Star a try again after episode four.  Watch a few, not just four... ^^;  I like five and six on.  I enjoy this anime so much because it's very relaxing for me.  No complex story lines or character histories, just simple sillyness.  If you don't watch you may feel the wrath of Akira-chan! ^o^  She's getting more schizoid with every episode.  Cousin Yui is a really dizzy cop and so much fun.

Planetes is one of my favorites as well.  I always enjoy these space type programs.  Like Tom Hanks, I could sit and watch NASA test footage and be happy.  God I need a life. ^^;  Moonlight Mile is improving story as it progresses, about episode six and seven.  It's developing a lot of intrigue and military overtones.   Although, not liking the animation style is sure to push one away.     

It's good if you can determine a hard days work.  I'm terrible at that, always feeling I could have done more.  Your not alone Danny, I find myself impatient when it comes to most things.  I'm so busy with everything I expect quick results.  Fortunately I'm not out of control as some people are about this.  For instance when it comes to making new contacts, I always let things move at their own pace.  I'm always that way with other people.  You can't create new business contacts or friendships overnight.  

I surrender the soapbox... ^^;

(ID #49054) Posted on 2007/06/04 21:13

reply to Edward's comment

@CyberSynaptic,    [SRN] - Serin Fansub and [A-T] - Amine Toshokan Fansubs are the two sub. groups I've seen for Idolmaster Xenoglossia.  Understand what you are saying.  This is nature of fansubs though.

(ID #49055) Posted on 2007/06/04 21:32

reply to Edward's comment

I was a bit apprehensive of looking at Lucky Star again after I watched the first episode. It wasn't that awful, but it did not really hold my attention.

But after hearing about the change of directors and how the episodes got better, I went back and took a chance and glad I did!
You should too.

(ID #49056) Posted on 2007/06/04 22:56

reply to Otaku Surf's comment

I'd have to agree that the first episode of lucky star wasn't all that good.  I was bored up until about halfway of the first epi.  Things picked up about episode 3 and so on.  What got me really hooked into the series was the ending of epi 5.  heheh.  

The best thing I actually like about lucky star is the sillyness of it.  And the fact that I can totally relate to Konata. weheheheh!

(ID #49099) Posted on 2007/06/05 06:24

reply to BeLe's comment

To those who recommended a second try for Lucky Star,
Will give it a whirl.

Henry,
The characters in Rocket look kinda odd ^^;

Zer0,
have not actually but should test them out one day.

Shinsengumi,
Will do ^^

My Boy,
Have not but it looks good - will check it out.

Tangey,
Will check em out.

Syrix,
Picked up Gurren again and it seems decent so far.

(ID #49165) Posted on 2007/06/06 05:24

reply to Danny Choo's comment

I hardly ever drop a series. It has to be THAT bad for me to drop it completely.

On the Lucky Star debate sometimes I find some parts of quite enjoyable (especially the obscure references). But then again I'm patient and you need a bit of patience to watch Lucky Star I think.

(ID #49381) Posted on 2007/06/09 11:59

reply to Marauder's comment

suprised that you dont like lucky star(not that i know u that well).

i think it gets way funnier in the later episodes

(ID #49429) Posted on 2007/06/10 11:47

reply to adenread's comment

Seirei no Moribito is really good, the anime production quality is high. Not only in terms of graphics, but also the plot. I watched until episode 8 now and totally liked that episode, the story is well crafted so that insignificant things at first will fit in later. If you liked Ghost in the Shell, than I strongly recommend this one.

(ID #52999) Posted on 2007/07/31 06:19

reply to kangaroo's comment

so Lucky Star does get more interesting ? i stopped at like episode 4 ^^;

(ID #172022) Posted on 2008/04/18 11:19

reply to Ryuzenshu's comment

"Patience is a bitter plant but it has sweet fruit"
Good things happen to those who wait, but in many cases that doesn't mean that the longer you wait the better it will be. I usually prefer to not watch anime when I'm tired, because no matter how interesting, I still doze off.

(ID #273460) Posted on 2008/08/22 02:51

reply to SkullZero's comment